Human nature is to categorize things in our world, but Demi Lovato’s recent admission that her gender identity changes based on her mood defies that innate desire. The pop star announced last year that she identifies as non-binary, meaning a blend of male and female qualities. She began using the... .. read more..
The Institute of Living campus has been described as a “Botanical Treasure” and a self-guided walking tour you can take anytime reveals many notable original and rare trees to enjoy. While there are many more trees here than the 28 noted on the campus map, those highlighted are significant specim... .. read more..
Avon Rushford Clinician Doug Lampert brings the art of Sound Healing into his IOP and OP groups. Through Sound Healing, clients can begin to bring mindfulness and mediation into their recovery practice and build upon that when they leave treatment. Clients absolutely love this part of the program... .. read more..
From left: Caesar Rivera, RN; Colleen Carney, MHW; and Daniela DaCosta, RN. A fresh bounty is on the way at St. Vincent’s South unit where patients and staff planted a tomato garden and are seeing the fruits of their labor! .. read more..
In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day, the BHN is hosting a conference to address suicide prevention in youth and adolescents with a focus on marginalized communities on Friday, Sept, 9. In this free event, hear from experts in the field of suicide prevention who will discuss mental he... .. read more..
Butterflies in your stomach? Lump in your throat? There's more to that than you might think. This episode of More life features Dr. Amir Masoud [ http://hhchealth.us.newsweaver.com/s216ea3j0m/n9lzp3z0p8g/external ] [ http://hhchealth.us.newsweaver.com/s216ea3j0m/n9lzp3z0p8g/external ], co-medical... .. read more..
All three subgroups have met and started to zero in on initial projects. The groups will continue to meet on a bi-weekly basis. All of the AIP members are going to be trained in TIC by the end of the months. We are looking forward to operationalizing these projects. We are still accepting new and... .. read more..
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Colleagues at Natchaug will be hosting a table at the Windham Family and Community EXPO at Jillson Square in Willimantic on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be providing community support, some psychoeducation, giveaways, and dispensing Narcan. This well-attended “back to school”... .. read more..
It may be the dog days of summer, but at HHC this is the start of performance review season. We continue with the new and improved process introduced last year that simplified and unified the performance review experience for most colleagues. The process encourages meaningful feedback, coaching a... .. read more..
The HHC Benefits Team will be visiting locations across the system to help you understand all of the great benefits HHC offers. They will be able to answer your individual questions and explain our plans. You are welcome to visit them at any location that is convenient for you. .. read more..
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Join colleagues and friends at the Institute of Living Campus, 200 Retreat Ave, Hartford, for this professionally timed run or walk to support the Purple Light Project. Registration will start at 8 am with a 9 am race start time. The cost is $40 for adults (18 and over) and $20 for children (17 a... .. read more..
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Despite the sweltering heat, more than 50 motorcyclists participated in the fifth annual Charity Ride for Recovery Saturday, Aug. 6. All the proceeds will benefit the Natchaug Hospital Adult Ambulatory programs and the Veterans Base Camp in Chaplin, where the ride ended and bikers, friends and fa... .. read more..
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HHC is always listening to your feedback and looking for new and creative ways to adjust our colleague benefits and programs to better to support you while you provide the very best care to our patients and communities. One such change is that Hartford HealthCare has invested in a new benefit des... .. read more..
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